Yamaha today launched the new series FZ8, which will replace the popular range FZ6, whose models were sold over 250,000 copies of its launch in 1998. Series includes FZ8's naked and semi-hull variables, allrounder's Fazer 8.

Based on current FZ1, the new FZ8 presents a similar design, the main difference being given by far, though it is similar to the naked's entry-level Yamaha XJ6.

In order to provide the perfect mix of power and torque, Yamaha dropped the preconceptions about the engine capacity, considering that the two main categories of market, 1000cmc and 600cmc are required by competitive considerations, such as participation in the Superbike championships and Supersport.

The new BMW S 1000 RR has won the 2010 edition of the famous detached Masterbike competitions, held the other day on the new circuit Motorland, located near the Spanish city Valencia.

Masterbike is an annual test organized by the magazine Motociclismo Spain in order to determine the performance sports bike of the year. The trial was conducted solely on the circuit are invited publications worldwide Moto (such Motociclismo Italy, Motorrad Germany, MCN United Kingdom and more) but also participating motorcycle manufacturers, Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius was officially launched in autumn 2008, as an alternative facelift of the popular SV 650. Although presented with a unique look for a Japanese motorcycle design was inspired by the style elements naked Italian sites.

Although he won the Japanese Good Design Award in January 2010, in terms of Italian design Oberdan Bezzi's Gladius is the point or strength.